Filings for initial jobless claims dropped to 730,000, the lowest weekly level since late November "We know really fast job growth is coming as soon as some of these industries—hospitality, entertainment and travel—can get going again,” said Andy Challenger, senior vice president at outplacement firm Challenger,...
As part of ABC 7's series "Ready to Work," jobs expert Andy Challenger with Challenger, Gray & Christmas joined ABC7 for some tips on how people can prepare for a phone interview and how to put your best foot forward when you are on a...
Andy Challenger appeared on ABC7 as the February Jobs Expert discussing switching industries during the pandemic. Tips For Switching Industries/Careers Cast A Wide Net. Consider many different industries because casting the widest net possible will greatly improve one’s chance of success. Job seekers should realize that they...
CBS 2 is taking a look at the future of the working world, particularly for women. So many have left their jobs during the pandemic. President Joe Biden even called COVID-19's effect on women a "national emergency." Morning Insider Lauren Victory takes us inside a mini-renaissance that...
SVP Andy Challenger February Jobs Expert on ABC 7 Andrew Challenger appeared on ABC7 this morning to discuss Chicago-area employment, opportunities, and job search tips to land the next position. Cook County unemployment stood at 9.3% and Chicago's unemployment rate is 8.1% in December 2020, according to...
Rocky recovery? Employers announced a record 2.3 million job cuts last year and Texas layoffs spiked again last month Uncertainty over the economy continues to rise: ‘We can’t forecast anything six months or even one month out,’ says one Texas manufacturer. By Mitchell Schnurman Read the full article...
Watch Andy Challenger on ABC7 SVP Andy Challenger appeared on ABC 7 this morning to discuss top jobs and tips on how to search both pre- and post-pandemic. Healthcare Healthcare is perennially one of the top industries for jobs. An aging population fuels a growing demand for workers,...
Work from home post pandemic coverage from NBC News "For the most part, companies that are able to provide work-from-home are doing so and are continuing to do so," said Andrew Challenger, senior vice president of the executive outplacement and coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Challenger...
Original Article Andy Challenger, Senior Vice President, talked to NPR's Marketplace on President Biden's work on raising the national minimum wage. "On the other hand, many small businesses are operating on a knife’s edge during this downturn, Challenger said, and “pressure on wages is going to be...
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